Why do some Christians think that non-Christians are living lives of misery?

Question

I see questions like

I have known many Christians who suffer or have suffered from depression, so doesn't it depend on each individual person?

I know not all Christians think like this, this is just reponse to the people who wrote those question.

Answer 1

They define our lives as separated from God, and therefore miserable. However, I do not feel "separated" from God, but very much a part of what is divine. I'm a polytheist with pantheist leanings.

Answer 2

It is the mark of the fanatic side of the christian belief system to assume that others aren't as well off. I persoanlly found that I was way more miserable trying to live a lifestyle that wasn't my own. It was after the judeo-christian debacle of my life and the awakening of my humanity that I truly was free from the scourge brought upon us by priestcraft.

Answer 3

I have wondered that myself. It seems like by absolving themselves of guilt for past actions done or by putting all of their worries in the hands of the lord, this is actually a way of not dealing with life. Escapism. But depression, bipolar disorders, and other mental instabilities are a result of chemical imbalances within the brain. The imbalance will exist whether they believe in God or not.

I too have trouble with depression. Instead of focusing on going to "heaven" or "hell", I just focus on what is good in my life. I look at my son and I need no further riches from this world. And if he were to die before me, I would know that he is right here with me in my heart. I would carry him around with me forever in my memories and cherished thoughts. We make our own "heaven" or "hell" right here on earth. It is up to us to decide what kind of life we will have and what kind of people we will be.

Answer 4

Well im going to college right now and i believe in facts. Believing there is some imaginary higher being taking care of all of us is not supported by any facts. I respect their beliefs and values as they should respect mine. My grandmother is christian and i am not, we get along fine and are both very happy and healthy right now. I think both parties should have respect for each others beliefs.
good question though very highly debatable in our time.

Answer 5

Because they want to say, "There is an emptiness in your life, and that emptiness is Christ". While in part I do agree with it, I do not in the extent that they preach. You may be perfectly happy, but that does not mean you are invincible.

And for the record I have bipolar disorder and am frequently depressed and suicidal and I'm a Christian.

But what I want from Christ is not eternal happiness but redemption from sin. I can find ways to be happy on my own, but I cannot find ways to cancel out my sins.

Answer 6

everyone suffers, I'm a christian and Ive always figured that they both have there pros's and cons like non Christians can do stuff and not feel bad about it but Christians do but at the same time Christians lifes are eased by the fact that life is just a while before eternity comes

Answer 7

they are so ignorant that they depend on the possibility of a god to the point where they don't see how some one else could live without it. Basically, they are just dumb.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

i believe that Christians do get sad or depressed but i dont think it would really be to the degree of a non christian. most ppl that are really down and out are feeling some kind of void and dont now why. my personal experience i got REALLY bad depressed and that is what turned me to God, i couldn't handle my life anymore. i still have moments in my life where its not going how i wished but now i have someone to go to and so i dont get how i use to be. as fast as i get down is as fast as i get right back up.

Answer 10

It's just one troll with multiple accounts.